A train derailed in Canada’s southern Alberta province on Friday, prompting an evacuation of nearby residents for fear of chemical exposure and disrupting road and highway access, the Alberta government said.
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There were no immediate reports of any injuries or casualties.
The derailment caused damage along the railway line and “chemical exposure,” according to the Alberta Emergency Alert.
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Residents within a 7-kilometer (4.35-mile) radius were told to evacuate the area immediately, it said.
The incident led to the shut down of part of the Trans-Canada highway, a media report said.
